HTTPS vs SSH

Learn the differences between HTTPS and SSH cloning.

Cloning with HTTPS

You can clone GitHub repositories using an HTTPS address. In this method, the repository address starts with https://, and when authentication is required, you use an authentication method supported by your GitHub account.

git clone https://github.com/ayse/site.git

HTTPS can be used on most computers without additional SSH key configuration. However, authentication is required when accessing private repositories.

Cloning with SSH

SSH uses an SSH key pair to establish a secure connection with GitHub. After adding your public key to your GitHub account, the private key stays on your computer and the connection is authenticated using the key pair.

git clone git@github.com:ayse/site.git

SSH addresses commonly begin with git@github.com:. When SSH keys are already configured, you do not need to enter a username and password for every connection.

Exercise Clone Using an HTTPS Address

Clone the repository at https://github.com/ayse/urun-katalogu.git. Use an HTTPS connection in the command and do not change the repository address.

Test yourself

Which prefix distinguishes an HTTPS address from other connection types?
- ssh://
- git://
- ftp://
- https://
Show answer

https:// — HTTPS addresses begin with <code>https://</code>. You can see this prefix in standard GitHub HTTPS repository URLs.

Complete the SSH Address

git clone ____ayse/site.git

Show answer

git clone git@github.com:ayse/site.git

HTTPS and SSH

https://

HTTPS address prefix
git@github.com:

SSH address prefix
Açık anahtar

Added to the GitHub account
Özel anahtar

Stored on the computer

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